Poolroom: meaning, definitions and examples
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poolroom
[ ˈpuːl.rʊm ]
recreational space
A poolroom is a room where the game of billiards, pool, or snooker is played. It typically contains various types of billiard tables and related equipment.
Synonyms
billiard hall, pool hall, snooker room.
Examples of usage
- They spent the evening in the poolroom playing games.
- The new poolroom opened last weekend, attracting many local players.
- After dinner, we went to the poolroom for a few rounds of billiards.
Translations
Translations of the word "poolroom" in other languages:
🇵🇹 salão de bilhar
🇮🇳 बिलियर्ड्स कक्ष
🇩🇪 Billardzimmer
🇮🇩 ruang biliar
🇺🇦 більярдна
🇵🇱 pokój bilardowy
🇯🇵 ビリヤード室
🇫🇷 salle de billard
🇪🇸 salón de billar
🇹🇷 bilyard odası
🇰🇷 당구장
🇸🇦 غرفة بلياردو
🇨🇿 billiardová místnost
🇸🇰 biliardová miestnosť
🇨🇳 台球室
🇸🇮 biliardna soba
🇮🇸 billiardherbergi
🇰🇿 бильярд залы
🇬🇪 ბილიარდის ოთახი
🇦🇿 bilard otağı
🇲🇽 sala de billar
Etymology
The term 'poolroom' originated in the mid-19th century, deriving from the word 'pool,' which was a betting game played on a billiard table. The word 'pool' itself comes from the Middle English 'pol,' meaning a 'bet' or 'stake,' reflecting the gambling aspect of the game. Over time, as billiards and its variations gained popularity, the term began to refer specifically to rooms designated for playing these games. As the sport evolved, poolrooms became social hubs for enthusiasts, often featuring multiple tables and a variety of cue sports. Today, poolrooms remain popular gathering places, providing a casual environment for competition and recreation.